South American Wildlife

A pair of Sally-lightfoot crabs cling to volcanic rocks on the coast of Santiago Island

Runner-up of the Up Close and Personal category - 'Sally-lightfoot crabs'. © Kevin Purohit/Galápagos Conservation Trust

Galápagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2019

Black-capped Tanager (Tangara heinei) resting on a branch. © Neil Bowman/Getty.

A natural paradise in Colombia

A giant otter in Mato Grosso (Brazil). © Sergio Pitamitz/Getty

7 fascinating facts about giant otters

Pair of booted racket-tail hummingbirds (Ocreatus underwoodii) in territorial display flight. © Mark J. Thomas/Getty

11 incredible hummingbird facts

Pristimantis ornatissimus is a frog species endemic to Ecuador, list as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Each day they become more scarce due to the destruction of their habitat, for oil palm plantations, mining and other causes. ©Javier Aznar

Miniature wildlife marvels in Ecuador

Romeo. © Robin Moore, Global Wildlife Conservation

Romeo the lonely frog gets his Juliet thanks to expedition

Land iguanas are an endemic species to the Galápagos Islands. © Island Conservation

Iguanas reintroduced to island after 180 years absence

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A new dawn for the wildlife of Redonda, by Ed Marshall

Indigenous leaders summit in Bogotá. © Cesar David Martinez/Avaaz

People & Wildlife

Amazon leaders release declaration prior to major UN summit

Animal Behaviour Category 2nd place: Achoo! © Joseph Sullivan.

Galápagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2018

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New project to conserve the elusive river dolphins

A wake of vultures around a carcass. © Chris Minihane/Getty

12 amazing facts about vultures

Animal Portrait Category 2nd place: Welcome. © Sheri Vandermolen.

Galápagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2017

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Epic expedition to save the Americas’ largest wild cat